The Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP) held one of its four annual Consult meetings online on September 24th and 25th last year. This pivotal gathering centered on key strategic and administrative topics, designed to streamline operations and advance collaborative efforts across the conference.

A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to reflecting on the Mission of the Society of Jesus in Europe, a task specifically assigned to the JCEP by Fr. General. This reflection is intended to be an integral part of the conference's Apostolic Planning process 2026-2027. Preliminary activities are already underway, including planning for the process's schedule and the selection of facilitators. Decisions on these points will be finalized at the upcoming JCEP General Assembly in Rome in October.

The Consult also covered two other critical areas. The preparation of new Guidelines for formation in European centres is underway and a separate set of Guidelines on Jesuit formation in the digital age is also being drafted. Both drafts will be discussed at the meeting of European formation delegates scheduled for November 2025 in Madrid.

A discernment on Solidarity for Healthcare at the level of the Society of Jesus, requested by Fr. General, was discussed and will be a main topic at the next JCEP General Assembly in October in Rome.

Looking ahead, the group also began preparing topics for the April 2026 Assembly, with the strategic planning of the Jesuit European Social Centre identified as one of the focus areas.

The Consult comprised the JCEP President, Dalibor Renić (CRO), and the four current members of the Consult: Marc Desmet (ELC – Moderator EOC), Jozef Šofranko (SVK – Moderator ECO), Miguel Almeida (POR – Moderator EMR), and Gonzalo Villagrán (ESP – JCEP Socius). The Spanish Jesuit Francisco José Ruiz attended the session as a guest.